Sharp or Flat? Musicians Turned Actors

Dolly Parton – Sharp

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Jessica Simpson ...Jess' update of Daisy Duke in "Dukes of Hazard" had nothing to do with talent and everything to do with short-shorts. (Photo: Warner Brothers)

Beyonce: FlatAlthough she’s definitely easy on the eye, after seeing her starring role in “Obsessed, ” we’re sure that her destiny lies somewhere other than in the movies. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

Dee Snider – Fla...You’ve seen one angry trannie brandishing a bone, you’ve seen ‘em all. No need to take it to the big screen in "Strangeland." (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Joey Fatone – Fl...Boy band star does not an actor make. Unfortunately, Fatone's portrayals in "Homie Spumoni" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" just never seem to be n’sync with his costars. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Alanis Morissett...Morisette's acting in "Dogma" was actually less grating than her music. (But still bad) Isn't it ironic? (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Barbra Streisand...Love IS the answer Barbra, but your acting in acting in "Yentl" is not. (photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Justin Guarini –...From Justin to Kelly: "'Idol' is all I have, this is my last chance. I’m desperate. I hope that doesn’t come across on film.' (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Kelly Clarkson –...From Kelly to Justin: 'Why didn’t I stick with my day job? That was going pretty well. Justin, stop smiling like a goober. No one believes you as a romantic lead.' (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

More to Come ...You've seen the singers who have fallen flat, keep clicking to check out the stars who have successfully transitioned from music to movies.

David Bowie - Sh...Musical chameleon that he is, David Bowie can move seamlessly from alien to goblin to vampire. Just don’t ask him to play a human. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Tina Turner – Sh...She’s played characters with names like The Acid Queen in "Tommy" and Aunty Entity in "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome." Tina Turner has a way of turning her dynamic stage presence into trippy box office gold. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Mark Wahlberg – ...Marky Mark was nominated for an Oscar for portrayal of a Boston cop in the Scorsese thriller "The Departed." (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Donnie Wahlberg ...Step by step, Wahlberg’s work in “The Sixth Sense” and “Band of Brothers” helped him transcend his boy band past … almost. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Elvis – SharpIs he singing? Is he acting? Does it matter? You can't help but love his hip-shaking moves. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Harry Connick Jr...He's got great comic timing and a mug that's easy on the eyes. It's almost a no-brainer that Connick would make a seamless transition to film. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Will Smith - Sha...The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has become king of the 4th of July thanks to his comic chops and action movie ability. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Frank Sinatra – ...This crooner became a dramatic actor with his Academy Award winning role in "From Here to Eternity." (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)